Festivals & Events News Updates

The cost of mangoes per kg reached Rs 120 in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Not only mangoes, the consumers are now paying Rs 50 for a piece of pineapple and Rs 70 for one kg of grapes.

Those who observe brat (fast) on this day, they are entitled to get name and fame in society. 

Since devotees are going to take part in the annual Rath Yatra festival after a gap of two years, this year’s festivals like Snana Purnima and Rath Yatra have assumed much importance.

The chariot wheels that will roll on Puri Bada Danda during the annual world famous car festival of Holy Trinity – Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra – are ready, with statues carved on them beautifully. Have a look.

The two boats with the deities move about the tank while temple dancers onboard dance and sing till late evening. On their way back home, the same manner and style is followed. This continues for 21 days. The last day is known as ‘Bhaunri Yatra’.

International Tea Day aims to create awareness about safe working conditions of the tea workers, fair trade and a sustainable environment to improve production of tea

Buddha Purnima is considered to be very auspicious as it is believed that on this day Gautama Buddha obtained enlightenment.

The construction work for three gigantic chariots of Holy Trinity – Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra – for the annual car festival in Puri is underway at the Ratha Khala (traditional workshop) and is expected to complete ahead of the schedule.

The Prayagraj Mela authority have decided that an online booking system would be developed so that pilgrims can make bookings for puja and also hire boats for a ride to Sangam, the confluence point of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati

Every year, May 12 is being observed as International Nurses Day since 1974 after the International Council of Nurses choose Florence Nightingale's anniversary to celebrate the day.

As per reports, the shows and the awareness programmes made a big difference in checking the Covid-19 spread and the casualty in Odisha.

We often fail to perceive this but every day is a mother’s day. For, she is someone who constantly motivates us, shows us the right direction, and encourages us to reach new heights, without expecting anything in return. Today, the 8th of May, is a special day dedicated to all the mothers in this universe; time to salute the selfless givers.

In a male-dominated drivers' community, where women drivers are still frowned upon, a lady in Balasore has made her mark as a dependable auto-rickshaw driver in the city.

As the world celebrates Mother’s Day, it is a perfect time to cherish all those great souls like D Subhalaxmi who walk on this mortal world to shower undying love, dedication and devotion to their children

All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards. Government servants, including those working with PSUs, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for the Padma awards.